US-Iran Conflict's Impact on Saudi-Israel Friendship: Explaining the Palestine Factor and Bilateral Ties
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US-Iran War: Saudi & Israel's Covert Alliance Amidst Palestine Factor
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News18•02-03-2026, 19:59
US-Iran War: Saudi & Israel's Covert Alliance Amidst Palestine Factor
•Saudi Arabia and Israel reportedly coordinated influence for a massive U.S.-led aerial campaign against Iran.
•Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately urged the U.S. for decisive action against Iran, while Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu publicly campaigned for strikes.
•Riyadh served as a critical regional hub during the conflict, providing an evacuation route for foreign nationals.
•Operation Epic Fury resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and targeted over 2,000 sites.
•Despite military alignment, formal Saudi-Israeli diplomatic normalization is stalled due to the unresolved Palestinian conflict and domestic opposition in Saudi Arabia.